The act of starting a business can be complicated enough without the worry of delving into a niche field. The cannabis industry is vastly different from many others out there. All thanks to the level of hoops and regulations that an entrepreneur must deal with.

Throw in common misconceptions about the industry itself, and suddenly the process feels more intricate, intimidating, and sensitive. Yet none of that should discourage new businesses – it just means they need to do their research ahead of time, such as looking up the most common mistakes in the industry and how to avoid them.